Sabtu, 26 Oktober 2013

What is the best camera to use for photography and video recording at concerts?

Q. I really want to buy a camera that's really good for taking pictures at concerts, (probably outside) and recording. I have some FujiFilm 14 mega pixels camera now, but I mean I want a REALLY nice camera. I was looking into Nikon and Canon cameras but I don't know which one would be good for video recording too. I'm not really too concerned about the price, but under 4,000 would be cool!

A. First of all, you may not be allowed to bring a camera into the venue, I'd check first.
You might get away with smuggling it in, but personally I hate the possibility that I might either have my camera confiscated, or I won't be allowed inside.
Next problem is that concerts are a low light situation, usually also coupled with much movement as well as a fair distance from the subject.

All up, that makes it EXTREMELY challenging. The only hope of half decent concert photos are good DSLR cameras and even for those you need very good and very FAST lenses.

Small P&S cameras have tiny little sensors, so they don't do well with low light situations.
Concert photos are often blurry because there isn't enough light, so the shutter speed is too slow to hand-hold it, even worse when you add the movement of the performers to it.

You could try raising your ISO, but that will add noise to your photos.
You could try using your little flash, but it can't reach very far, and won't do you a whole lot of good other than lighting up the back of the heads directly in front of you.

I'm afraid there are a number of good reasons why the pro's carry around huge, expensive cameras, lenses, and lights.
It would be lovely if a tiny camera could do it all, but the reality is that small P&S's just can't handle concert situations very well. Some places do allow small P&S cameras (but no DSLRs). The reason for that is because they KNOW you will never get any decent shot with a little P&S.

However, I do realize that some of us a lot easier to please than others, so perhaps what is totally unacceptable to me might be fine in YOUR eyes.
If you can't have a good camera with you, at the very least make sure you learn how to you use what you have, so you can make the most out of it. Read your manual several times, attend a class, read some books on photography - it will help a lot.
If you're not interested in learning much, at the very least learn how to turn off the flash. Those tiny on-camera flashes only reach a few feet, so all you do with it is illuminate the bodies in front of you.

As to sound - there is a good reason why the audio pros carry around a lot of very big and very expensive gear. Even a good camcorder can only do so much in that regard - let alone a little P&S still camera! Don't expect miracles - don't even expect anything you'd ever want to listen to again.


Is the sony ericsson vivaz pro HD recording good for concerts?
Q. Previous phones and cameras i've used at concerts to record, the sound comes out very bad. I can't even recognise the song that was being played. Does HD quality do a better job with the loud music recording?

A. Whatever your purposes in converting an AVCHD camcorder video, you can get the method here, so just know how to do it.

you can google Aunsoft Sony Camcorder Column to get it.

http://www.aunsoft.com/camera/sony.html





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How to get pro camcorder for cheap?

Q. Hello,
I am a 13 year old video enthusiast who dreams of one day becoming a director and want to try and buy a pro camcorder XH A1S for example. Problem is I don't have $4,000...is there a time of the year or a place to buy it cheaper. Thank you :)

A. The best way to get a great camcorder, cheap, is to look back a generation of cameras.

Yea, the XH is a great camera. You might be able to find a good one used for between $1000 and $2500. Myself, if I went this route I'd go the lower end, and then send it to Canon for a thorough cleaning and tune-up. Also, plan on nearly $100 for batteries and make sure you have the computer and software to deal with high quality video bitrates.

If this is still too high, consider standard def DV cameras like the GL or XL series. Both were top of the line for video quality and STILL GET A BETTER DATA RATE than any consumer HD camcorder. In fact, unless you have the ability to author Blu-ray disks, the XL and GLs will vastly surpass what you need to create a DVD.

GL and XLs are well under $1000 now. Many people got these for a single trip or event such as a wedding. As with the XH A1S, it would not be a bad idea to immediately send a camera off to Canon for cleaning and tuning. Even if nothing is wrong, simply using a different brand of MiniDv tapes than the previous owner can cause tape transport issues.

And keep in mind all these firewire cameras can fully avoid tapes with an external hard drive, or flash drive video recorder.

Fact of the matter, bluntly, is that if you can not create a good video with a GL, a better (newer) camera is not going to help.

Find a $500-$750 GL-2 and go nuts! Be smug in the fact you have a $2600 camera that remains a solid workhorse.


I need a professional video camera ?
Q. I need a professional video camera ranging from 1000-2200$ , I need the best possible choice/bundle you can get within that price range ?

Btw since these camcorders are super advanced , if I got a green screen , would I really need to light it ?

A. You probably don't need a professional camera. Sounds like you have very little experience. This is the first indication you don't need a "professional" camera. There are few cameras under $2200 one would call "professional". How about a 3MOS Panasonic HDC-TM700? About $750. Can take an external mic. How about a $100-150 for a entry level stabilizer? You want to edit your videos? You will need a light, whether you do green screen or not.





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My memorex camcorder wont work on Mac,whats wrong?

Q. So my Memorex® 7-in-1 HD DV 5MP Camcorder videos wont work on Mac but will work on PC, its driving me insane I dont know whats wrong with it. And I have to transfer all my videos on my camcorder onto a Mac but the videos will be messed up. All I can here is the audio but the video is black. Even if I use a flashdrive its the samething. Any ideas whats wrong?

A. You have to Render the video after you put it on the timeline, that's why you can only hear the audio. Rendering 'loads' everything and when it finishes you should see the video.


What camcorder works with Mac and the HD quality can be viewed on my 1080 46 inch sony?
Q. Id like a camcorder. Couple year older is fine i can get it on ebay that records in HD and is compatible to download onto my Mac. AND that if I want I can burn onto a disc and watch them with HD quality on my 1080 Tv?
I would also like to edit the videos once downloaded so I can make movies so i want the software to be all recognized.

A. What is your budget?

Which Apple Macintosh?
The MacBook Air and some MacBooks have no firewire port so that takes miniDV tape camcorders off the table - but just for them. ALL other Macs made in the last 10 years have a firewire port. If the Mac is running OSX, has an Intel CPU and is running iMovie '08 or newer, then AVCHD camcorders will get along.

This gets the high definition video into the computer for editing...

Now for output...

Assuming you have a Blu Ray player connected to your HDTV, you should get a Blu Ray burner connected to your Mac... LaCie makes good ones...

Another option is to connect your Mac to the HDTV - no need to burn a disk. Or get a MacMini to be a media server. The new ones can connect using either HDMI or component (+ audio).

Which DVD player...
If you have only a regular DVD player, there is nothing you can do to *make* it play high definition video, so just use iDVD and have it downsample the high def video to standard def and render for you.

But you have not supplied enough information and we don't know what you have so we don't know if your specific environment is equipped to do what you want.

I've been capturing high definition video, importing to Macs, editing and playing back standard and high definition video for about five years... using Sony and Canon camcorders...





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Is the panasonic HCV700k video format compatible with mac os X?

Q. Hi, i wanted to purchase my camera, but i wanted to know if my mac is going to recognize the format from this camera. Would i need a cable to connect from the cam to the computer, or would SD cards work? PS: I use final cut pro

A. We don't know which Mac, version OSX or version FCP. Assuming all are relatively new, connect the HCV700's USB port to the computer's USB port. Put the camcorder into Play/PC mode. Launch FCP. Under File, select "Log and Transfer"...

If you decide to copy the files from the camera to the Mac, the files will need to be converted (transcoded) before FCP can deal with them. Use a transcoder like MPEG Streamclip from www. squared5.com to convert them to something more useful like MOV or MP4 with h.264 video inside.


Which format is best for FCP X?
Q. I wanna convert my TM900 footage for editing in FCP X, but don't know which format should be the best? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

A. Hi Zeng,

I think you can find that answer here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/panasonic-avccam-camcorders/501335-fcp-x-tm900.html

Greetings, Lance





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Jumat, 25 Oktober 2013

what is the best camera on market for recording gameplaythroughs?

Q. as title says. My budget is around £250 and want to get one that will last. any advice is appreciated :)

A. The Sony DCRSR15 is a smart and simple feature-packed SD (standard definition) camcorder which offers impressive image quality for shooting video or still photographs. With a 2.7" WIDE Clear Photo LCD screen, it can record up to 61 hours of Standard Definition video on its internal 80GB hard drive and makes sharing your movies or transferring them to your PC hassle-free. Light and compact enough to take anywhere, this Handycam® incorporates the latest optical and technological innovations from Sony so you can capture the action in crisp, clear quality. Useful features like a 50x optical zoom, Face Detection and Digital Steady Shot help to ensure you get great results, whether you’re shooting portraits or landscapes near or far. DVDirect compatibility means you can easily transfer your precious memories to DVDs to store or enjoy any time.


What camcorder should i choose?
Q. Im planning on producing a short film for my media class and I need a camcorder. But I have no idea which, any good ones to recommend?

Preferably HDD, high video quality and within the £200 - £300 range, maybe a bit over £300 if its good.

Thanks :D

A. i recommend Sony DCRSR57E Handycam Camcorder With Built-in 80GB Hard Disc Drive (61hrs)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001S3TPN6?ie=UTF8&tag=nop107-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B001S3TPN6"





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Which camcorder should I get. I want a jack for external microphone?

Q. I want to get a camcorder with a mic input for an external microphone.

A. for $2500 go for the Panasonic AG-DVX 100B
for $250 go for the Kodak Zi8


I need some sort of external microphone for my camcorder?
Q. I have an Insignia 10MP Full HD camcorder that i just got and after filming for a bit and editing, i realised that it has a terrible microphone. Also in the footage, you can hear the machinery inside. So obviously i need some sort of external microphone. unfortunently, it doesn't have an external mic input jack.
Any ideas as to what i could do or possibly products i could buy as a separate microphone? help!

A. I actually searched the same question yesterday. while trying to find the answer I found a way to get a Flip video camera for free from www.eminoflipinsider.tk! my camera is scheduled to ship any days now and I love it!

Good luck





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What is the Best camera & camcorder to get for taking pictures in the dark and records music?

Q. I'm going to a concert, I want to take some pictures
I need a camera that is:
-lightweight
-takes sharp pictures of people in the dark
-a camcorder that takes pictures and records sound
under $500.00 preferable!
Can you help me out?

A. my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions


Where can I find reviews of digital camcorders?
Q. Everytime I search for reviews of a camcorder on google or yahoo I just get pages and pages of shopping websites. Where can I find good proffessional reviews of budget digital camcorders (DV)?

Particulary the SONY DCR-HC24.

A. http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6500_7-0.html

hope that helps a lot





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What are some good HD digital consumer camcorders to buy?

Q. I am looking for up to digital zoom 20x to 40x and around like $300 dollars. I am looking for a hadycam HD 20x to 40x digital zoom camcorder.

A. Your budget is not enough for a half decent hard disc drive or high definition camcorder.

The closest I can get are Canon ZR900, ZR930 miniDV tape or FS10 flash memory camcorder. They have a mic jack that no others in this price range have (from Sony or Panasonic). They are standard definition only.

I stopped suggesting any hard drive camcorders when I learned of their known problems with loud audio (vibration) and high altitude problems when the head park and no video is recorded.

"Handycam" is Sony's brandname for all consumer camcorders Sony makes. The DCR-HC62 and HC62 do not have a mic jack.


What to look for when buying a camcorder?
Q. I want a Full HD and high optical zoom camcorder. What should I look for to buy one? Like specs or features...

A. As the lens diameter and imaging chip system gets bigger, the video capture behavior improves under low light conditions. Larger diameter lens lets in more light; larger imaging chip can deal wil less light to process. Look at the cameras (pocket and otherwise) at the low end. Compare them to the pro grade cams. The lens diameter is the main difference that causes the camcorder to get bigger and the larger imaging chip needs more room. At the consumer grade area, expect to see 30mm (or smaller at the low end); about 47mm in the middle and 58mm at the high end. Pro grade gets to 72mm and larger.

The imaging chips at the low end star at about 1/6 inch (single chip) and increase in size to about 1/3 inch at the higher end - the single chip processes all three basic colors (Red Green Blue). Ultimately, the pro grade systems imaging chip systems have 3CCD or 3CMOS systems that are 1/3 inch or larger and each chip takes care of a single color (Red Green Blue).

When a camcorder is busy capturing video, the built-in mic may not be in the best place to capture audio - or when the built-in mic is in the right place for the audio, the lens may not be in the best place for the video capture. So... be sure the camcorder has a mic jack to attach an external mic. If the consumer cam has a mic jack, it is usually a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio input. If good, XLR connector based mics are required, using a XLR adapter (juicedLink or BeachTek) is great.

If the audio is REALLY LOUD or really low, the mic (built-in or external) may not work the way you want. The camcorder needs to have manual audio gain control.

High compression video (like AVCHD) can be challenging to edit. The bummer is that most consumer grade camcorders use AVCHD compression. The good low compression methods (HDV, HDCAM, DVCProHD, MXF and a few others) are generally the domain of prosumer and pro grade camcorders. At less than about $1,500, the best you can do is record at the highest quality (hopefully 24mbps) video capture setting for the AVCHD cams and hope for the best.

Step 1: Set a budget. Camcorders can range from about $100 to about $80,000. Be sure a tripod (and perhaps other steadying devices), a couple of different mics (there is no single *best* mic), lights, case, and maybe a computer upgrade (and video editing software purchase) are on your shopping list. You probably don't need everything all at once, but keep in mind that the camcorder is just a part of a much larger system of equipment...





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Kamis, 24 Oktober 2013

Is there any other good editing softwares than windows movie make and sony vegas?

Q. I need a new editing software but not movie make or sony vegas, please help

A. Aunsoft Final Mate, a great and useful camcorder assistant software, has everything needed to directly capture/backup AVCHD (*.mts, *.m2ts), AVCHD Lite, AVCCAM, NXCAM, TOD, MOD recordings from Hard Disk Drive/SD Card Camcorders to PC, to import, edit and create spectacular movies on a timeline. It is also powerful enough to play/convert native 1080 60p/50p footages and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.

Powerful timeline-oriented editing features like split/trim video, splice clips, crop, do color correction, deinterlacing, replace audio, adjust volume, etc help you create satisfied film results. Merge/combine avchd (*.mts, *.m2ts), AVCHD Lite, TOD into only one file without any re-encoding or recompression.

Export/convert edited camcorder video to other editors (Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, WMM, Pinnacle Studio, etc), media devices (iPad, iPhone4, droid x, nokia n8, galaxy s, hdtv, projector, etc), or common formats (mov, avi, wmv, mp4, mpg, mpeg-2, etc) with the high quality and least amount of clicks. Ultra extreme performance with support for NVIDIA® CUDATM and Intel while encoding.


I need to find a good movie making camera?
Q. hey I am an ameteur movie maker and I am looking to upgrade my equipment. If anyone knows any good movie making cameras let me kow what they are I need a camera that picks up sound great since most of my work is outdoors. This has always been a problem in the past is there any type of mike attachment I can get? I am on a low budget so keep that in consideration. Thank you!

A. A good movie making camera that not too expensive is Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom.Great video quality,good battery life.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IBDWNS?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000IBDWNS





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What is the best standard def camcorder for under $500?

Q. Right now, I don't have any standard definition screens. Therefore, I don't need an hd camcorder right now. What is the best standard def camcorder for my price level? I have a fast laptop for video editing. My main concern is video quality and reliability. What would you recommend? I will use it for everything (recording indoors and outdoors, both day and night).
Are you positive that those are the best standard def cameras in my price range?

A. Canon ZR900, ZR930.

No consumer camcorder (less than $2,000) does well in low light.


What is the best camcorder in the $500 price range?
Q. I just bought a Panasonic SDR-H60 camcorder and the image is really bad. It's pixelated and soft when I play it on my widescreen tv. In fact it's worse than the VHS camcorders which offer a wet/crisp looking image.

Is there a camcorder in the $500 price range that looks clean and crisp on a flat screen and isn't all soft and pixelated?

A. I suggest Canon VIXIA HF100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder.It captures videos at 1920x1080 for true 1080i display.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00114162K?ie=UTF8&tag=ad107-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00114162K





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Rabu, 23 Oktober 2013

Film making camera that is not to expensive?

Q. im planning on getting into film making, so I've been looking for a great camera to help me out. Preferably, a professional camera but not anything that's going to pull my arm off and not to expensive. It will be used for independent filmmaking so I want it to have a great picture.

A. Any camcorder - if used within the camcorders specifications - can provide good results.

Use the camcorder outside its specs and you will get poor results.

As well, someone with experience can use any camcorder and get compelling content. Someone with no experience can get the most expensive camcorder made and produce poor results.

That said, there are things common to prosumer and professional grade camcorders...

1) Mic jack. This lets you connect a microphone so the camcorder can be further away that the built-in mics can deal with. Consumer and prosumer use 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo jacks. Pro grade uses XLR connectors.

2) Manual audio control. Loud audio will overwhelm the auto-mic gain. An external mic alone will not fix this - You need to be able to control the level of the audio going in to the camcorder. Most consumer cams do not have manual audio control - those that do control the audio level from their menu. Prosumer and prograde have control on the outside of the camcorder - easy to get to and use.

3) Big lenses and imaging chips. Since you never know when you need to capture video, you need to be able to handle as many different lighting conditions as possible. Capturing video under good lighting conditions, any camcorder can do that. Low light conditions means big lenses to allow the lighting in and big imaging chips to capture that light. A starting point for prosumer lenses is 72mm diameter.

4) Cheap storage and video archive capability.

In the consumer camcorder environment, the closest you can get is the Canon HV40. The lenses and imaging chips are small like any other consumer cam, it is the least expensive camcorder with manual audio control. But it does DV and HDV and 24p and has a mic jack and uses miniDV tape.

In $ order: Canon GL2, Panasonic AG-DVX100b, Sony HDR-FX7, HDR-FX1000, Canon XHA1, Panasonic AG-HVX200, Sony HVR-Z5, Canon GY-HM100, HVR-Z1, HVR-Z7... and they go up from here.


What is a good inexpensive camcorder for independent filmmakers?
Q. I'm looking for a camcorder to buy, something that will not give me the whole 'home movie' effect and feel to it. I will also need a tripod so it won't be shakey and all that but could you just tell me some good inexpensive camcorders that will give me what i'm looking for. I don't know much about camcorders and lenses but i'm looking into it. If anyone can help me with brands and prices of camcorders to look into I will be very thankful.

-M

A. By "something that will not give me the whole 'home movie' effect and feel," I think your talking about the film-look. It can be replicated, through either software or in-camera. However, both these options are pretty expensive, and it doesn't sound like you have that much money right now. I'll get to that later, but for now I'm going to talk about cameras.

I dont know your budget, but from what you said, Im guessing you want a camera probably $800 or below (correct me if I'm wrong, and I'll re write this). In that price range, I cant recommend any particular camera, but follow these rules and you should have a pretty good beginner filmmaking camera:

1. Get miniDV- pretty obvious isn't it?
2. Look for a lot of manual functions- every cam has auto functions, but look for the ability to switch to manual focus, iris, shutter, etc.
3. 3ccds are better than 1
4. The newest isnt always the greatest- not really a rule but basically dont go and get the newest thing that just came out

Other plusses are mic ports, headphone ports, hot shoes, and optical image stabilizer.

If you get a tripod, get one with a fluid head. I'm not recommending a particular one, but look around on google. To tell you the truth, Im not exactly a pro on tripods. But a useful trick that you can do with your tripod is screw on your camera, and instead of opening up the legs, hold the legs together and walk with it. If you do it right, the tripod will absorb the shake from your hands giving you a very cheap steadicam effect.

I hope this helped, and I'm a filmmaker as well, and I always like meeting other filmmakers so feel free to contact me at evilgenius4930@yahoo.com





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Selasa, 22 Oktober 2013

Is there a good digital camcorder that would work with Adobe products for under $500?

Q. I need a digital camcorder that I can use with the Adobe Master Suite. Also, I need it to be under $500 if possible. Please include any other tips you can think of, including key accessories. I don't wanna buy a product I can't use!

A. Yes you can. Any camcorder can work with Adobe software. Well, if you buy sony then you will get their own softwares to work with videos and images.


What is the best budget camcorder to live stream high school athletic events?
Q. I need a high quality camcorder no more than $300. We will be using it to stream high school sports live, which brings me to my supplement question. Supposedly, I know someone who knows how to set up this live streaming. But how would this be set up exactly? You would obviously need an internet connection (wifi or ethernet), but I'm not sure we have access to this.... Is it possible to use satellite streaming? Or is that impossible without internet and would it be very expensive? Thanks!

A. If "know someone who knows how to set up this live streaming" then start with them on which camcorders to investigate.

"Satellite streaming" means there is a satellite uplink (including a big dish and transmitters and such) and someone's paid for transponder space and time. It also presumes a "satellite downlinks" and access to processing the feed. I won't assume anything, but I don't *think* this will be available to you.

At $300 you are basically at the entry level for consumer grade camcorders. While these are typically well made electronics, I cannot characterize them as being "high quality" relative to video broadcast standards. Since there are no consumer camcorders that can digitally stream the video over USB until you hit the $800 range (like a Canon HV40, or any others using miniDV tape media storage will work because they use firewire), the best you can do is stream analog video.

So, given your budget - which is likely not enough - we have:

Any camcorder with AV-out. This is pretty much any camcorder - but you need to be sure the AV-out can be used to monitor what the camera can see - again, pretty much any camcorder. This plugs into an "Analog/Digital converter". The A/D converter plugs into the computer. Then the "someone who knows how to set up this live streaming" can finish up... including the connection to the Local Area Network that connects to the internet...

Use a tripod or other steadying device. Consider using a camera that uses a wired remote. The control is mounted to the tripod handle and controls zoom and other things. Use the AC adapter and be sure the camcorder's "auto sleep" is disabled. You are using a camcorder in a manner for which it was not designed.

Some Sony and Canon camcorders have a combo AV/remote port. You can do one or the other - not both at the same time. Some camcorders use a LANC. This will work great. As far as I know, the least expensive with a separate LANC is the Canon HV40... then comes the Sony HDR-FX7 (I think). These are both more than you want to spend.





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should I buy an expensive camcorder or an expensive digital camera?

Q. I want to take quality pictures & videos with no intentions of doing one more then the other but when i got to "best-buy" it seems like both(camcorders & digital cameras) can shoot video as well as take pictures. so i don't know which one to choose over the other since i know nothing about either.

A. Digital cameras take video nowadays. You don't need camcorders anymore!! Go with the digital camera! I haven't heard of camcorders taking pictures. But digital cameras are also smaller (from what I've seen).


What type of camera/camcorder for youtube use?
Q. I want to purchase a video and audio capable digital camera so I can make my own video clips to put up on youtube, but I'm not sure what kind of camera to look for (there's so many different types of cameras). Do most users use a camcorder, digital camera, or what? I want something that costs no more than $300.00.
I don't want a web cam because I wouldn't be able to take it out with me.

A. I have a Sony Cyber-shot and I love it!! It was $350.00 at the time I purchased it, they have gone down in price now.





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Senin, 21 Oktober 2013

ANSWERS, what is the best camcorder for snowboarding, READ BELOW?

Q. I want to get an HD camcorder for under $600 or a consumer non HD camcorder for under $400, I want to get a camcorder that has awesome clarity to shoot sponsor videos, and is a Flash Memory or MiniDV better for snowboarding and to make DVDs. Thanks

A. after working in the film industry for almost 3 years and shooting snowboard/ski videos for local mountains like echo mountain, and copper mountain, here is what i have to say.

HD is not a easy rout to go. HD is a very unforgiving environment. First off, you need an HD camcorder. Those run about 1000 dollars averagely. You would also need a video editing program that supports editing in HD. Sony vegas is a common program but that runs you 500 bucks. You also need a ton of ram and a good graphics card that can process the HD video while editing. In the end you need an HD dvd burner that can burn your HD footage. If you fall short of one of these things the video in the end will not come out in true HD but will be brought down to normal SD quality. If you have the money and tools to shoot, edit, and play in HD then go for it!

I would go for miniDV any day. flash memory can only store a little data and the quality is not as supurb as mini dv

In my opinion i shot my first snowboard video on a panasonic pvgs 320. Its a great camcorder that has 3ccd's and has the best picture for a camera under 400 dollars. I currently own it and love it. If you don't want that camcorder then get something that is 3ccd. It will be making the people that watch it go WOW! 3ccd gives you supurb color and I highly reccomend it.

check out my youtube listed below. I have my first snowboard video on there and the quality may seem bitter (because its on youtube) but trust me the quality is the best for the price you pay.

also please check out my tutorial on my youtube below that shows you how to build a steadicam. that will let you ride behing your buddies and get spectacular footage thats SUPER STABLE. also invest in a wide angle for close up shots near the jumps and rails.


What's a good video camera for really short films, that's under 400 dollars?
Q. I want to short ten minute films and small things like that. It's a beginner hobby and I need help finding a camera. Thank you!

A. http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

Consumer level HD camcorders have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer level HD camcorders all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes – four different times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition.





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What type of camcorder is best for editing?

Q. I heard Minidv camcorders make editing difficult, is that true? Should i get one that uses memory cards instead?

A. You can consider Canon VIXIA HF S200 Flash Memory Camcorder
* Records crisp high definition video directly to two removable SD memory cards
* Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
* Canon 1/2.6" 8.59-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
* Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
* Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion


What camcorder/ editing software should I use? HELP!?
Q. I need to film a commercial for a competition and I want a good video quality, but I do not know what type of camcorder or editing software to use. I also want the sound to be clean and clear. HELP PLEASE!
--- (I just do not want it to look like my summer roadtrip kind of deal )

A. Adobe Premier is one of the best:

http://www.adobe.com/content/dotcom/en/products/premiere.html

You are going to need a good computer to run it on too.





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Which camcorders have external microphone inputs?

Q. I need a camcorder thats capable of having an external microphone. Also, which is a good microphone to use? If possible, I also want good video quality. I want the lowest priced good ones to highest. I know I'm asking alot for a low price, but I want the best quality for the lowest price I can get.

A. for $179 kodak zi8 with external mic input


What's the best microphone adapter for a camcorder?
Q. I own the JVC Everio MS120 Dual Flash Camcorder and not sure if a microphone adapter will work with it. What camcorders have external microphone or work with a microphone adapters?

A. If your camcorder does not have a 3.5 MM MIC jack, then you would need a Digital Audio Recorder, get one you can hook microphones, get a microphone or two, make sure you get the proper hook ups to use with your DAR. Then when you shoot, start the DAR, start recording with your camcorder, stand in front of the camcorder, make sure the audio can be heard and CLAP as loud as you can. Now record your show, do not turn anything off, no pauses with the camcorder until your done shooting. Then take the footage back to your computer, to line up audio and video, that clap is your line up point. Delete or mute the video's audio and use your external recorded audio track.





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What camera/camcorder should I buy for YouTube?

Q. I'm going to start a YouTube channel and I was wondering what kind of camera/camcorder I should get? That one of my questions should I get a camera or a camcorder and what's the difference? I would like 1080p and and super slow motion which is 120fps but 60 fops would do. I need to be a ble to attach a shotgun microphone to it, and definitely need to be able to attach a tripod to the camera! There are so many cameras/camcorders out there that it is just to hard to look through all of them. Please answer I'm trying to get it ASAP.

A. Lol, never buy a flipcam, it seems like you are just starting out so don't worry about slow motion and shotgun microphones because those are really expensive, start out with something decent and work your way up. Look at some cameras here and pick up one that you are comfortable with spending your money on: http://store.sony.com/c/Sony-Handycam-Camcorders/en/c/S_Video_Camcorders .

If you want something with a microphone input and no slowmotion then get this http://store.sony.com/p/Sony-16GB-Full-HD-Projector-Camcorder/en/p/HDRPJ380/B#features.

If you want a slow motion camera but no mic input, then get this http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Stabilized-Wide-Angle-3-2-Inch/dp/B0075SUJ4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374878910&sr=8-1&keywords=slow+motion+camera

If you want both, get this http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HVR-HD1000U-Definition-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B0010T7J18/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1374879041&sr=8-6&keywords=slow+motion+camcorder

Don't worry all of them support tri-pods.


What movie camera should I buy for school plays and does the Epson Movie Mate Projector come with sound?
Q. I wish to take videos of the school play practice and play it for the kids to improve their acting skills. What is a good video camera for this use and what projector should I use with it?

A. It depends on what your budget is... if your looking for something that is a good buy, reliable, and affordable i would recommend Canon Vixia HV30. The camcorder is an HD MiniDV camcorder that has high rated definition (so u can see the kids acting expressions :) ), 10X optical zoom plus one of the best image stabilizers. Another bonus is that it only weighs 1.3 pounds, is an average size, and the battery lasts for over an hour ( if the play lasts around an hour this would be a good buy so that you wont have to charge it too often). The playback controls are very easy to control, so if you want to correct the kids on their skills, you can playback the video and advise them on the spot.

The camcorder ranges around $825. And like i mentioned...it depends on your budget. if you want something cheaper theres the Sony HDR-CX100 which is just about as good and it goes for $525.

I REALLY/HIGHLY recommend consumerreports.com, great website for the best consumer products, next time you decide to purchase anything look there... except i think u have to subscribe. (sorry)

Anyway, consumer reports gave the CANON Vixia HV30 the max... 5 stars.

Hope I helped :)


As for the projector, follow this link( has all of your questions answered): http://theprojectorblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/epson-moviemate-50-projector.html





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ANSWERS, what is the best camcorder for snowboarding, READ BELOW?

Q. I want to get an HD camcorder for under $600 or a consumer non HD camcorder for under $400, I want to get a camcorder that has awesome clarity to shoot sponsor videos, and is a Flash Memory or MiniDV better for snowboarding and to make DVDs. Thanks

A. after working in the film industry for almost 3 years and shooting snowboard/ski videos for local mountains like echo mountain, and copper mountain, here is what i have to say.

HD is not a easy rout to go. HD is a very unforgiving environment. First off, you need an HD camcorder. Those run about 1000 dollars averagely. You would also need a video editing program that supports editing in HD. Sony vegas is a common program but that runs you 500 bucks. You also need a ton of ram and a good graphics card that can process the HD video while editing. In the end you need an HD dvd burner that can burn your HD footage. If you fall short of one of these things the video in the end will not come out in true HD but will be brought down to normal SD quality. If you have the money and tools to shoot, edit, and play in HD then go for it!

I would go for miniDV any day. flash memory can only store a little data and the quality is not as supurb as mini dv

In my opinion i shot my first snowboard video on a panasonic pvgs 320. Its a great camcorder that has 3ccd's and has the best picture for a camera under 400 dollars. I currently own it and love it. If you don't want that camcorder then get something that is 3ccd. It will be making the people that watch it go WOW! 3ccd gives you supurb color and I highly reccomend it.

check out my youtube listed below. I have my first snowboard video on there and the quality may seem bitter (because its on youtube) but trust me the quality is the best for the price you pay.

also please check out my tutorial on my youtube below that shows you how to build a steadicam. that will let you ride behing your buddies and get spectacular footage thats SUPER STABLE. also invest in a wide angle for close up shots near the jumps and rails.


What is a good computer for video editing?
Q. I know the fastest, and biggest (as far as processor and ram). But my budget is around $2,000. I'd like specific recommendations. Also, should I go for a Mac or PC, laptop or desktop. Should i also get a new camcorder I have a Sony Hi-8 handycam (I got it in '02).

A. You'll be able to get a whole lot more computer for $2000 if it's a desktop. But, if mobility is important, then you need a laptop. Decide that first.

For a desktop, I'd recommend either a 24" iMac if you don't have a good monitor already, or a Mac Pro if you do. Just make sure to put in as much RAM as you can afford. 2 gigs minimum, 3 or 4 even better.

For a notebook, you'll absolutely need a MacBook Pro. Again, 2 GB RAM minimum, 3GB better.

Software wise, both Macs will come with iMovie to get you started, but if you want to get into higher end stuff, you'll need Final Cut Studio 2, just released. $1299 Retail, $699 Education. If you have experience with Premiere, you need to switch to Final Cut, but you can still run Premiere on the Mac with the new release that's now Mac OS X compatible.

For your camcorder, you need a true digital one. Consumer grade HD cameras are under $1000 now, or a good single CCD DV cam will be under $500. For more pro level stuff, get a DV 3CCD camera like a Canon GL1.

Of course, if you're just looking to get your feet wet, buy the Mac and play with iMovie first before getting into professional stuff.





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What flash based camcroder should I pick up?

Q. I'm heading to D.C. next month and I wanted a camcorder to record the whole trip. It will also be used to capture a podcast, that to this point has been audio only. My requirements:

Linux Compatible
HD (1080p)
Under 200$ more towards 100$
(optional) LANC jack, so I can plug in an external microphone

A couple of years ago this would have been impossible, now I think it might be do-able. Thanks for the answers!

A. LANC is not a mic input. LANC is a wired remote control for zoom, focus, photo and power.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LANC

The least expensive camcorder with a LANC port is the Sony HDR-HC9. It also has a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mic jack and manual audio control. It is a miniDV tape based camcorder that does 1080i HDV format high definition digital video capture.

1080p camcorder's in your price range are typically "pocket camcorders" with small lenses and small single imaging chip. The resulting low-light behavior is typically not very good. Generally speaking, they record to either AVI or MOV highly compressed h.264 formats. Whether this is "Linux compatible" is sort of important - but what matters more is if the video editor you are using can deal with the video format. I am not aware of any camcorder in the "pocket cam" range with a mic jack (and most certainly none have a LANC port) - but you can check the Sanyo Xacti lineup or the Kodak Zi8. Even if they have a 1/8" mic jack, they do not have manual audio gain control so loud audio will likely cause a very muddy audio (and static - "peaking") to be recorded because of the dependency on the auto-mic gain circuit.


Why are my videos spilitting in widnows movie maker?
Q. My videos in windows movie maker from my Hd 1080p Camcorder are being split about 1/4 of the screen and its reaaly slow Anything I can do?

A. maybe resolution problem, you know the screen of HD video are far more larger than that of the SD video, windows movie maker usually read SD video like avi, wmv, mpg etc, therefore in order to make HD video workable with windows movie maker, you need to change the videos to proper format that windows movie maker accepts, and this is simply what iorgsoft video converter can do, it can convert from HD to SD, SD to SD etc, so just feel free to Google iOrgsoft Video Converter to get a big gift, hope the advice can be of help to you :)





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Whats a good video camcorder to get that uses an external microphone?

Q. I currently use a JVC Everio MS120 Dual Flash Camcorder. But I would like to upgrade to a different camcorder and want to use an external microphone just like a real news caster does. So I would like a camcorder that can handle an external wireless microphone. Anyone know of any good models both camcorder and external wireless microphones?

A. canon hf-m31


What camcorders support wireless microphones?
Q. I own the JVC Everio MS120 and found out that it doesn't have a headphone jack or microphone input for external mics. So what camcorders do have this feature? I really wish my camcorder had this feature it's an awesome camcorder just this feature is missing!

A. i was googling and found ContourHD 1080p Full HD Helmet Camera which is really good.

#Full HD Recording (1080p) - 1920x1080 pixels - 30fps
#5 Megapixel Sensor
#Internal Microphone
#Removable Lithium-Ion Battery; records up to 4 hours
#Aluminum and Fiberglass Water Resistant Body

http://www.amazon.com/ContourHD-1080p-Full-Helmet-Camera/dp/B002QGSYZ4/?tag=pntsa-20





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What is the best camcorder for fast clips?

Q. I need a camcorder that does the following things:

1.) portable
2.) could recorder good quality videos while running
3.) smallish
4.) hd
5.) comes in different colors
6.) not that expensive
besides the flip camcorder

A. Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0023B14U4?tag=dcmb-20

Review:I bought family members first generation Flips some time ago, and they were so impressed by their simplicity and convenience that I had to get one for myself. I justified it by explaining to my wife that it would make Amazon reviews so much easier (I haven't once used it in that way), but really I saw it as a new toy. Sometimes less is more, and that certainly seems to hold true in the camcorder world -- at least as far as the Flip is concerned. While there are certainly bigger, better, and far more professional solutions about, the real value to the Flip is that it can go with you anywhere, and you can forget all about it until a shooting situation comes up. We've used ours to record press conferences, and post the same online for others to see. We've created our own virtual tours of homes we were interested in. We sent it to Princeton for my grandfather's 65th reunion, so I could at least enjoy the festivities from a distance. We've used it far more often than we ever imagined we really would, and it's proven to be as much a real tool as a novelty. That you can hand it to someone who has never seen it before, and instruction can be limited to "on/off here, start/stop recording there," means that it's near universally accessible, and fun even for those who might otherwise be somewhat technologically averse.

I grabbed the 2d gen Ultra because I wanted the additional storage space. What I didn't expect was to enjoy a larger view screen, a better (by my eye) on/off toggle (a simple push button, rather than a slide), higher quality audio, and a number of functional enhancements on the software side, such as mass delete with confirm.

Curiously, I no longer seem to be able to just pull the .avi files from the Flip into the Movie Maker software that comes bundled with Windows Vista, but I'm not prepared to actually complain about that fact, as it may be as easy as saving them in another format before pulling them in. If someone else has a meaningful solution here, I'd love to hear it.

That aside, I'd be hard pressed to come up with a single complaint about this generation of the Flip. Unlike hauling around a 'real' camera or camcorder, you can toss this one in your pocket and forget all about it until you need or want it. You can teach others to use it in under 30 seconds. Uploading to services like Youtube is easy even for those who have never done it before, with or without the software bundled in the camera itself. I couldn't be happier that I took the leap from the basic first generation to the Ultra 2nd.


What camcorder should i get for amateur movies?
Q. a few friends and i want to start filming some short movies and such but we need a camera... what is the best camera you think we can get for about £1000 - £3000...

we are looking for value for the money as well as getting the best spec we can. We want the picture to look as good quality and professional as we can.

thanks

A. Sony DCR-VX2100E Professional Digital Camcorder
3CCD Imaging System
2 Lux Minimum Illumination
58 mm Lens
12x Optical Zoom / 48x Digital Zoom
Optical Super SteadyShot
530 TV Lines Camera Resolution
Precision Colour Viewfinder
i.LINK (DV in/out)
Analogue in/out
Exposure Dial
Powered Zoom Ring
2.5" Precision Colour LCD
Memory Stick Slot
Intelligent Accessory Shoe
STAMINA 9h (with optional battery)

£1,739.45 + £3.48 shipping
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DCR-VX2100E-Professional-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B00022LTXI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1237739686&sr=1-5&tag=winkkk-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738





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Can someone help me find a camcorder that allows for good sound quality?

Q. Hi!

I'm looking for a camcorder cheaper than £350 that has good sound quality, as I want to record live classical music. I know this means I need an external mic, so if someone knows of a camcorder which is good and allows for external mic, plus a mic worth spending money on, please let me know :)

thanks!

A. What is needed is manual audio gain control and good location of the mic(s).

It also depends on what sort of classical music. Solo, duet, trio, quartet, chamber music, etc. will have requirements different than a full orchestra.

There are a few entry level Canon camcorders (FS series, maybe one in the MV series) that have a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mic jack. But they do not have manual audio gain control.

The reason you need manual audio gain control is that even acoustic - classical - music can get loud enough to overdrive the automatic audio gain circuit - the result will be muddy audio and "static" (audio peaking at the loud passages).

Just because a camcorder has a mic jack, that does not mean it also has manual audio control.

It is possible to use the camcorder's internal built-in mics successfully - but the location of the camcorder (hence the location of the mics) is important because of the stereo separation and balance. With external mics, they can be located away from the camcorder... But even built-in mics need manual audio control. I guess the point I am trying to make is external mics are not a "hard and fast rule".

There are some Sony camcorders in your budget range that have a very rudimentary "MicRefLevel" menu toggle for "Normal" or "Low" gain. I am not aware of any SOny camcorders in your budget range that have an audio-in jack. There are some Canon camcorders in your price range that have a similar "Mic Attenuation" toggle.

The least expensive camcorder - of which I am am aware - with a mic jack and more granular manual audio control is the Canon HV40.

Another option is to use whatever camcorder you want - but record the audio with an external audio "field recorder" like those from Zoom, Edirol, Tascam, M-Audio and many others. These generally have built-in mics - and can connect external mics if required. All have manual audio control. When you import the video for editing, import the audio from the field recorder, sync the audio, then mute the audio that came in with the video...


Where can I get a cheap camcorder?
Q. I want to purchase a camcorder for my upcoming trip to Orlando. I don't want to spend more than $150, but i want something with quality. Do you know where i can get a camcorder cheap?

A. flip may be the one you want ,,,cheap and high quality:http://www.iorgsoft.com/article/flip-video/flip-camera-flip-review/


hope this help...........





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